Solutions Podcast Series

Is Running a Squirrel Cage Motor Above Its Rated Speed Using a VFD a Good Idea?

December 16, 2022 ABB Motors and Drives US Season 1 Episode 41
Solutions Podcast Series
Is Running a Squirrel Cage Motor Above Its Rated Speed Using a VFD a Good Idea?
Show Notes

Let’s get technical with motors! Should you ever run a squirrel-caged motor above its rated speed? What exactly happens in a motor as it starts up? Can you overspeed a motor connected to a variable frequency drive? On this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joined by David Levy, ABB technical sales team member. Tune in to get answers to these questions and learn more about motor technicalities.

Read the blog post here for more information on the topic!